Supply Chain Manager (m/w/d)
- Hybrid
- Full Time
About the role
Responsible for overseeing end-to-end Supply Chain operations, including planning, inventory, procurement, logistics, and order management, while ensuring efficient material flow and on-time customer deliveries. Leads cross-functional collaboration, drives process improvements, monitors KPIs, and supports business continuity through effective team leadership, reporting, and operational excellence.
Responsibilites:
- Supply Chain Management & Reporting
- Manage and coordinate daily Supply Chain operations across planning, inventory, procurement, logistics and customer order management.
- Prepare regular operational and management reports, monitor key KPIs and identify deviations and required actions, report to the plant management.
- Coordinate monthly inventory closing and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Inventory & Order Management
- Monitor inventory levels, safety stocks, production strategy, lean production processes, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and coordinate corrective actions.
- Ensure timely order fulfilment by monitoring lead times, material availability and delivery risks.
- Coordinate order priorities and resolve operational escalations in close cooperation with Customer Service, Sales and Planning.
- Procurement, Logistics & Warehouse
- Coordinate raw material and indirect procurement activities, including purchase order review and material availability follow-up.
- Coordinate daily activities with Warehouse, Shipping and Logistics and support the resolution of operational and transportation issues.
- Ensure effective cross-functional coordination to maintain reliable material and product flows.
- Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Lead and support the Supply Chain team, set priorities, manage resources and ensure appropriate back-up and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinate closely with Customer Service, Production Planning, Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, Shipping, Finance and other relevant functions.
- Drive resolution of cross-functional issues and ensure timely follow-up of actions.
Process Improvement & Business Continuity
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve Supply Chain processes, efficiency and transparency.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and controls and support audits.
- Ensure continuity of critical Supply Chain activities through effective back-up, cross-training and knowledge transfer.
Requirement:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with SAP and ERP systems
- Strong knowledge of production planning processes
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
- Fluency in German & English both written and spoken
- French language skills are an advantage
- Experience in logistics is desirable
- Proven ability to support and drive organizational change initiatives
- Strong focus on optimizing and improving production planning processes
- Ability to promote a change-oriented mindset and foster continuous improvement
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead, influence, and motivate teams through change
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across different functions and levels of the organization
As a global organisation operating across multiple countries, compensation for this role may vary depending on location, local market benchmarks, and experience.
In line with our commitment to pay transparency, a salary range relevant to your location will be shared with you during the early stages of the recruitment process, before any interview is scheduled.